Download Skype for Windows 5.0 build 123 beta

Skype has released the second beta release of version 5.0 of its voip client for Windows. With Skype it is possible to communicate with other Skype users by means of text, speech or image, or a combination thereof, over an internet connection. New in version 5.0 is, among other things, the possibility to set up a video conference call with different people. In beta 1, this was still with a maximum of five people, in this release that number has doubled. Skype is talking about a free trial, so you may have to pay for this functionality in the future. Here is the full changelog for this release:

Skype 5.0 beta update for Windows

In this release we have a number of major improvements in comparison with previous release of Skype 5.0 beta:

• 10-way group video calling
• Skype Home experience
• Offline instant messaging
• New contact search and add experience
• Enhanced call experience under problematic conditions
• Post call experience
• General User Interface refresh